On Nov 12, 2009, at 10:16 AM, Johnny wrote:
>> I don't remember the article I read or if it was just a rant by
>> someone but
>> it made a good point that open source specs will probably never
>> match the
>> abilities of closed source drivers like NVIDIA. Open source
>> drivers can't
>> implement the specifications fast enough because the next gen of
>> chips come
>> fast and furious. We're far better off as users (open source
>> issues not
>> withstanding) with NVIDIA's method of providing us feature full
>> drivers.
>> That is probably true but I don't think it is an open vs closed source
> issue, as much as it is full-time paid programmers vs part-time
> volunteer programmers.
I know for a fact there are full-time paid programmers working on the
open-source radeon drivers. It is indeed a constant game of catch-up
as Kevin suggested.
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Jarod Wilson
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